Smoking Policy

Smoking policy

Diablo Valley College is a Tobacco-Free Institution

DVC is committed to promoting the good health of our students, staff and broader community
by providing a healthy environment in which to learn and work. Given the negative
health impacts of tobacco and similar product use, the Governing Board has established
policy (GBP #2045) designating DVC as a tobacco-free institution. Therefore:

The use of all smoking/tobacco/vaping products as defined is prohibited on campus
grounds, playing fields, walkways, roadways, parking lots, in all vehicles on DVC
property and in or around the perimeter of any building.

This policy shall apply to all students, employees, volunteers, vendors, consultants,
agents, contractors, and visitors on DVC property as defined above. Consistent with
Government Code 7597.1, the Governing Board has imposed fines and set enforcement
standards for DVC in order to ensure a tobacco-free environment.

DVC recognizes the health hazards associated with tobacco addiction. DVC also recognizes
the challenges faced by those addicted to tobacco products and therefore supports
efforts of employees and students to quit using tobacco products. Any student who
needs information about cessation programs may consult a college counselor, who can
provide the student with information about available resources.

Adherence to our tobacco-free policy relies, in large part, on the initiative of students
and staff to politely request that smokers comply and on the courtesy of smokers to
acknowledge and observe the restrictions. DVC promotes the initiative of educating
others about the hazards of smoking and will endeavor to educate rather than punish.
In the absence of compliance, however, any student who violates the policy may be
subject to citation and disciplinary measures in accordance with the provisions of
the Student Code of Conduct and Governing Board policy. Visitors to DVC who do not
comply with this policy may be cited and/or asked to leave DVC property.